Prince of Peace Podcast

[bonus] The Frustration of Grace

(Natalia Terfa) It's storytime with our beloved friend Jonah, but how exactly does this allegory reflect our theme of metanoia? What does it take for God to get the ever-so-dramatic Jonah to turn around and go to Nineveh? What can we take away from the people and lessons in this story?
Map of Jonah's travels shown
Song: Turn by Paul Koopman
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When Bad Things Happen

(Natalia Terfa) Today’s Gospel finds Jesus being asked to comment on current events. Is this happening because they deserve it?” They are, essentially, asking “why do bad things happen?” Not even to good people, just, why do they happen at all? Jesus’ answer may surprise you.
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
Song: Train Ride by Alex Kehm
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[bonus] What About Me?

(Paul Koopman) We all know of the familiar parable of the prodigal son but today we hear it from the perspective of the oldest son, what about me?
Scripture: Luke 15:25-32
Song: Mother by Amy Courts
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The Homeland

(Chad Brekke) In our reading from Philippians, Paul says our “citizenship is in heaven.” So what the heck does that mean? Does he mean, we get to go to heaven when we die? Does this citizenship do anything for us right now? Do we need a passport or other legal documentation? So many questions.
Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:1 
Song: Face by Alex Kehm
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[bonus] Transform Yourself

(Katie Rykal) Society has taught us to try our hardest to live up to expectations, expectations which are sometimes impossible to achieve, what does God expect from us?  How can we be our true selves while living in a world that expects us to be something else?
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Song: Come Ye Sinners cover by Paul Koopman, & Natalia Terfa
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A Wilderness Story

(Natalia Terfa) Luke’s Gospel changes one word in the telling of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, but this one word changes everything. What do we do in the face of the truth being spoken? When everything seems dark and hopeless how do we lean into the truth?
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
Song: A Quiet Winter Dawn by Chaxti
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[bonus] Stirring the Ashes

(Chad Brekke) Anyone who has camped or perhaps spent time in the Boundary Waters knows that you don't just leave your campfire when you're done, you need to properly extinguish your fire which includes stirring the ashes. This Ash Wednesday we ponder how stirring our own ashes can create Metanoia (the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life.) 
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Song: Come Alive (Dry Bones) cover by Lydia Brekke, Paul Koopman, & Jenny Larson
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The Other 9

(Chad Brekke) Transfiguration Sunday comes around every year and we recall the glorious and mysterious vision that drove Peter, James, and John to their knees high on the mountain. This experience must have stayed with these three disciples for the rest of their lives. But what about the other nine? What if you never have a dramatic conversion experience? What if you never get your turn on the mountain? What about the other nine?
Scripture: Luke 9:28-43
Song: Vale by Dreem
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A Fish Tale

(Natalia Terfa) Today’s Gospel sounds like lore passed down from one generation of fishermen to the next. What do these full nets have to do with discipleship? And what does it mean for us to fish for people today?
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Song: Can You Catch Me by Lel
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Shock And Awe

(Chad Brekke) The good news of the gospel does not belong only to us or to those we may believe are worthy. God is, and always has been, in the business of proclaiming release to the captives and good news to the poor and oppressed. This amazing grace has always caused some people's blood to boil, even while it brings new life.
Scripture: Luke 4:21-30
Song: Sweet Talk by Tyra Chantey
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